Order Paper For Tuesday, 15th April 2025

Thirteenth Parliament

Fourth Session

(No. 30)

(699)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

THIRTEENTH PARLIAMENT – (FOURTH SESSION)

THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

ORDERS OF THE DAY

TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025 AT 2.30 P.M.

ORDER OF BUSINESS

PRAYERS

1. Administration of Oath 2. Communication from the Chair 3. Messages 4. Petitions 5. Papers 6. Notices of Motion 7. Questions and Statements

1. 8*. MOTION – REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

HOUSE ON THE EXCISE DUTY (AMENDMENT) BILL

(NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 7 OF 2025)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

THAT, this House do agree with the Report of the Committee of the Whole House on its consideration of the Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 7 of 2025).

(Question to be put and Third Reading)

1. 9*. MOTION – REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

HOUSE ON THE CONSIDERATION OF THE SENATE

AMENDMENTS TO THE CANCER PREVENTION AND

CONTROL (AMENDMENT) (No.2) BILL (NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 45 OF 2022)

(The Hon. Rahim Dawood, M.P.)

THAT, this House do agree with the Report of the Committee of the Whole House on its consideration of the Senate Amendments to the Cancer Prevention and Control (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 45 of 2022).

(Question to be put)

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1. 10*. MOTION – CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORT OF THE AUDITOR-

GENERAL ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE

NATIONAL

GOVERNMENT

MINISTRIES,

DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES FOR THE FINANCIAL

YEAR 2021/2022

(The Chairperson, Public Accounts Committee)

THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Public Accounts Committee on its Examination of the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for the National Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies for the Financial Year 2021/2022, laid on the Table of the House on Friday, 14th March 2025. (Question to be put)

1. 11*. MOTION – STATE OF SECURITY IN SIX COUNTIES OF NORTH RIFT

BEING BARINGO, ELGEYO MARAKWET, TURKANA,

WEST POKOT, SAMBURU AND LAIKIPIA

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security)

THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security on the inquiry into the state of security in six counties of North Rift of Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet, Turkana, West Pokot, Samburu and Laikipia, declared as disturbed, laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 13th August 2024. (Mover to reply)

1. 12*. THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS ADDITIONAL ALLOCATIONS BILL

(SENATE BILL NO. 1 OF 2025)

(The Chairperson, Budget and Appropriations Committee)

Second Reading

1. 13*. SPECIAL MOTION – CONSIDERATION

OF

NOMINEES

FOR

APPOINTMENT AS PRINCIPAL SECRETARIES,

STATE

DEPARTMENT

FOR

PUBLIC

INVESTMENTS AND ASSET MANAGEMENT &

STATE

DEPARTMENT

FOR

ECONOMIC

PLANNING

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning) THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning in its Report on the Vetting of Nominees for Appointment as Principal Secretaries, State Department for Public Investments and Asset Management and the State Department for Economic Planning, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 10th April 2025, and pursuant to the provisions of Article 155(3)(b) of the Constitution and sections 3 and 8 of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act, CAP 7F, this House approves the appointment of the following persons as Principal Secretaries – ............/13* (Cont’d)

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(701) (i) Mr. Cyrell Wagunda Odede – State Department for Public Investments and Asset Management; and (ii) Dr. Boniface Makokha – State Department for Economic Planning.

1. 14*. SPECIAL MOTION – CONSIDERATION

OF

A

NOMINEE

FOR

APPOINTMENT AS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY,

STATE

DEPARTMENT

FOR

NATIONAL

GOVERNMENT COORDINATION

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security)

THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security in its report on the Vetting of a Nominee for Appointment as Principal Secretary, State Department for National Government Coordination, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 10th April 2025, and pursuant to the provisions of Article 155(3)(b) of the Constitution and sections 3 and 8 of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act, CAP 7F, this House approves the appointment of Hon. Ahmed Abdisalan Ibrahim as Principal Secretary, State Department for National Government Coordination.

1. 15*. SPECIAL MOTION – CONSIDERATION

OF

NOMINEES

FOR

APPOINTMENT AS PRINCIPAL SECRETARIES,

STATE

DEPARTMENT

FOR

CHILDREN

WELFARE SERVICE & STATE DEPARTMENT

FOR

YOUTH

AFFAIRS

AND

CREATIVE

ECONOMY

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Social Protection)

THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental Committee on Social Protection in its Report on the Vetting of Nominees for Appointment as Principal Secretaries, State Department for Children Welfare Services and State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 10th April 2025, and pursuant to the provisions of Article 155(3)(b) of the Constitution and sections 3 and 8 of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act, CAP 7F, this House approves the appointment of the following persons as Principal Secretaries – (i) CPA Carren Achieng Ageng’o – State Department for Children Welfare Services; and (ii) Mr. Fikirini Jacobs Katoi Kahindi – State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy.

1. 16*. THE VALUE ADDED TAX (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 11 OF 2025)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

Second Reading

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1. 17*. THE LEARNERS WITH DISABILITIES BILL (SENATE BILL NO. 4 OF

2023) (The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Education)

Second Reading

1. 18*. THE TREATY MAKING AND RATIFICATION (AMENDMENT) (No.2)

BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 9 OF 2024)

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

Second Reading

1. 19*. THE KENYA NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR POPULATION AND

DEVELOPMENT BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 72 OF 2023)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

Second Reading

1. 20*. THE NATIONAL COHESION AND INTEGRATION BILL (NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 74 OF 2023)

(The Chairperson, Committee on National Cohesion and Equal Opportunity)

Second Reading

*Denotes Orders of the Day*

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N O T I C E S

LIMITATION OF DEBATE

The House resolved on Thursday, February 13, 2025 as follows-

Limitation of Debate on Bills sponsored by Parties or Committees

I. THAT, each speech in a debate on Bills sponsored by a Committee, the Leader of the Majority Party or the Leader of the Minority Party be limited as follows:- A maximum of forty five (45) minutes for the Mover, in moving and fifteen minutes (15) in replying, a maximum of thirty (30) minutes for the Chairperson of the relevant Committee (if the Bill is not sponsored by the relevant Committee), and a maximum of ten (10) minutes for any other Member speaking, except the Leader of the Majority Party and the Leader of the Minority Party, who shall be limited to a maximum of fifteen minutes (15) each (if the Bill is not sponsored by either of them); and that priority in speaking be accorded to the Leader of the Majority Party, the Leader of the Minority Party and the Chairperson of the relevant Departmental Committee, in that order.

Limitation of Debate on Motions

II.

THAT, each speech in a debate on any Motion, including a Special motion be limited in the following manner: A maximum of three hours with not more than twenty (20) minutes for the Mover and ten (10) minutes for each other Member speaking, except the Leader of the Majority Party and the Leader of the Minority Party, who shall be limited to a maximum of fifteen (15) minutes each, and that ten (10) minutes before the expiry of the time, the Mover be called upon to reply; and that priority in speaking be accorded to the Leader of the Majority Party, the Leader of the Minority Party and the Chairperson of the relevant Departmental Committee, in that order.

Limitation of Debate on Other Committee Reports

III.

THAT, each speech in a debate on Other Committee Reports, including a Report of a Joint Committee of the Houses of Parliament or any other Report submitted to the House for which limitation of time has not been specified, be limited as follows:- A maximum of two and a half hours, with not more than twenty (20) minutes for the Mover in moving and five (5) minutes for any other Member speaking, including the Leader of the Majority Party and the Leader of the Minority Party and the Chairperson of the relevant Committee (if the Committee Report is not moved by the Chairperson of the relevant Committee), and that ten (10) minutes before the expiry of the time, the Mover shall be called upon to reply; and further that priority in speaking shall be accorded to the Leader of the Majority Party and the Leader of the Minority Party, in that order.

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NOTICE PAPER I

Tentative business for

Wednesday (Morning), April 16, 2025 (Published pursuant to Standing Order 38(1))

It is notified that the following business is tentatively scheduled to appear in the Order Paper for Wednesday (Morning), April 16, 2025 –

A. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE

The Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 61 of 2022) (The Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona, M.P.)

(To resume from Clause 5)

B. MOTION: 001/2025 –

IMPLEMENTATION

OF

THE

UNIVERSAL

HEALTH COVERAGE AND A POLICY ON

MANDATORY USE OF PUBLIC HEALTH CARE

FACILITIES BY PUBLIC OFFICERS

(The Hon. Sabina Chege, M.P.)

C. MOTION: 039/2023 –

FORMULATION

OF

A

REGULATORY

FRAMEWORK ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

IN THE COUNTRY

(The Hon. Marianne Kitany, M.P.)

D. MOTION: 044/2023 –

FORMULATION OF A LAND USE POLICY ON

ZONING OF LAND FOR AGRICULTURE AND

BUILT DEVELOPMENT

(The Hon. Timothy Wanyonyi, M.P.)

E. MOTION: 001/2024 –

FORMULATION OF A REWARD SCHEME FOR

ACCOMPLISHMENTS BY SPORTSPERSONS IN

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS

(The Hon. Charles Ngusya, M.P.)

F. MOTION: 002/2024 –

EXPANSION

OF

MAJOR

ROADS

IN

THE

COUNTRY TO DUAL CARRIAGEWAYS

(The Hon. Faith Gitau, M.P.)

G. THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILL

NO. 25 OF 2023)

(The Hon. Timothy Toroitich, M.P. – Co-Sponsor)

Second Reading

H. THE AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK EXTENSION SERVICES BILL

(SENATE BILL NO. 12 OF 2022)

(The Hon. (Dr.) John Mutunga, M.P. – Co-Sponsor)

Second Reading

I. THE PARLIAMENTARY POWERS AND PRIVILEGES (AMENDMENT)

BILL (SENATE BILL NO. 37 OF 2023)

(The Hon. Jack Wamboka, M.P. – Co-Sponsor)

Second Reading

J. THE BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL

NO. 8 OF 2024)

(The Hon. Sabina Chege, M.P.)

Second Reading

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NOTICE PAPER II

Tentative business for

Wednesday (Afternoon), April 16, 2025 (Published pursuant to Standing Order 38(1))

It is notified that the following business is tentatively scheduled to appear in the Order Paper for Wednesday (Afternoon), April 16, 2025 –

A. SPECIAL MOTION –

CONSIDERATION OF NOMINEES FOR

APPOINTMENT AS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY,

STATE DEPARTMENT FOR BROADCASTING

& TELECOMMUNICATIONS

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Communication, Information and Innovation)

(Subject to tabling of Committee Report and Notice of Motion)

B. SPECIAL MOTION –

CONSIDERATION OF NOMINEES FOR

APPOINTMENT AS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY,

STATE DEPARTMENT FOR EAST AFRICAN

COMMUNITY (EAC) AFFAIRS

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations)

(Subject to tabling of Committee Report and Notice of Motion)

C. SPECIAL MOTION –

CONSIDERATION OF NOMINEES FOR

APPOINTMENT AS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY,

STATE

DEPARTMENT

FOR

SCIENCE,

RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Education)

(Subject to tabling of Committee Report and Notice of Motion)

D. SPECIAL MOTION –

CONSIDERATION OF NOMINEES FOR

APPOINTMENT AS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY,

STATE DEPARTMENT FOR DEVOLUTION

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Regional Development)

(Subject to tabling of Committee Report and Notice of Motion)

E. SPECIAL MOTION –

CONSIDERATION OF NOMINEES FOR

APPOINTMENT AS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY,

STATE DEPARTMENT FOR SHIPPING &

MARITIME AFFAIRS

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure)

(Subject to tabling of Committee Report and Notice of Motion)

F. THE VALUE ADDED TAX (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 11 OF 2025)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

Second Reading

(If not concluded on Tuesday, April 15, 2025)

G. THE LEARNERS WITH DISABILITIES BILL (SENATE BILL NO. 4 OF

2023) (The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Education)

Second Reading

(If not concluded on Tuesday, April 15, 2025) H. THE TREATY MAKING AND RATIFICATION (AMENDMENT) (No.2)

BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 9 OF 2024)

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs)

Second Reading

(If not concluded on Tuesday, April 15, 2025)

I. THE KENYA NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR POPULATION AND

DEVELOPMENT BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 72 OF 2023)

(The Leader of the Majority Party)

Second Reading (If not concluded on Tuesday, April 15, 2025)

J. THE NATIONAL COHESION AND INTEGRATION BILL (NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 74 OF 2023)

(The Chairperson, Committee on National Cohesion and Equal Opportunity)

Second Reading (If not concluded on Tuesday, April 15, 2025)

K. MOTION – CONSIDERATION OF COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC

PARTNERSHIP

AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

THE

REPUBLIC OF KENYA AND THE UNITED ARAB

EMIRATES

(The Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives)

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APPENDIX

NOTICE OF PETITIONS, QUESTIONS &

STATEMENTS

ORDER NO. 4 - PETITIONS

It is notified that, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 225, the following Petitions will be presented –

No. Subject Petitioner(s) Relevant Committee

03/2025 Alleged acquisition of Trust Land L.R. No 249 of 1963 by the Government in Taita Taveta County

To be presented by the Hon. John Bwire, MP (Taveta), on behalf of workers of Nyario ya Kididi cha Bhatubheta Culture Community in Taveta Constituency

Public Petitions 09/2025 Recognition of the Chuka Community as a tribe in the Republic of Kenya

To be presented by the Hon. Patrick Munene, MP (Chuka/Igambangombe), on behalf of the Chuka Community of Kenya in Tharaka Nithi County

Public Petitions

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ORDER NO. 7 - STATEMENTS

It is notified that, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), the following Statements will be requested—

No. Subject Member Relevant Committee

1. 1. Non-payment of dues owed to

National Police Reservists in Trans Nzoia County

Hon. Caleb Amisi, MP (Saboti)

Administration and Internal Security

1. 2. Promotion of teachers by the

Teachers Service Commission Hon. Julius Taitumu, MP (Igembe North) Education

1. 3. Proposed KENGEN power

plant project in Loiyangalani/Mt. Kulal Ward in Laisamis Constituency

Hon. Joseph Lekuton, MP (Laisamis)

Energy

1. 4. Road safety at Montezuma

Monalisa Funeral Home along Thika Road

Hon. John Kaguchia, MP (Mukurwe-ini)

Transport and Infrastructure

1. 5. Vacancy in the office of

Uwezo Fund in Kaiti Constituency

Hon. Joshua Kimilu, MP (Kaiti)

Social Protection

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NOTICE OF QUESTIONS

It is notified that, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 42A (6B), the following Cabinet Secretaries will respond to Questions in plenary on Wednesday (Afternoon), April 16, 2025– A. The Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Economic Planning will provide a Report on the matter listed and respond to Questions as follows–

(i) Report on Status of disbursement of funds under the National Government Constituencies Development Funds (NG-CDF) for the FY 2024/2025.

(ii) ORDINARY QUESTIONS Que. No. Member Subject Question No. 008/2025 Hon. Danson Mwashako, MP (Wundanyi) Delays in processing payments for retirees in the country by the Pensions Department

Question No. 009/2025 Hon. Omboka Milemba, MP (Emuhaya) Details on the medical capitation funds for teachers’ medical scheme in the country B. The Cabinet Secretary for Health will respond to the following Questions–

QUESTIONS BY PRIVATE NOTICE

Que. No. Member Subject

QPN

002/2025

Hon. John Wanjiku, MP (Kiambaa) Operations of the Social Health Authority (SHA)

QPN

003/2025

Hon. John Wanjiku, MP (Kiambaa) Report on the current total capitation of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF)

QPN

004/2025

Hon. Samuel Chepkonga, MP (Ainabkoi) Status of the Primary Healthcare Fund in relation to the Facilities Improvement Fund for public health facilities

QPN

005/2025

Hon. Samuel Chepkonga, MP (Ainabkoi) Ownership of the procured Comprehensive Health Integrated System

QPN

006/2025

Hon. Mwengi Mutuse, MP (Kibwezi West) Status of the plans by the Government to set up a comprehensive Trauma Centre at the Makindu Hospital

ORDINARY QUESTIONS

Que. No. Member Subject Question No. 017/2025 Hon. Robert Basil, MP (Yatta) Reasons why Kenyans are required to register for the Social Health Insurance Fund despite formerly contributing to the National Health Insurance Fund

Question No. 047/2025 Hon. Amina Mnyazi, MP (Malindi) Measures undertaken by the Government to address the impact of the withdrawal of USAID funding in the Country Question No. 048/2025 Hon. Dr.) Robert Pukose, MP (Endebess) Details of tender No.

GF/ATM/HIV/NFM-

2023/2024-OIT-5 on supply of SURE condoms Question No. 049/2025 Hon. Irene Mayaka, MP (Nominated) Steps taken by the Government to address vaccine shortages and ensure uninterrupted immunization service Question No. 050/2025 Hon. Joseph Gitari, MP (Kirinyaga Central) Reasons why the administrator of the National Police Service Medical Insurance Scheme, M/s. Medical Administrators Kenya Limited (MAKL), does not allow beneficiaries to choose their preferred hospitals for medical services Question No. 051/2025 Hon. Gitonga Mukunji, MP (Manyatta) Non-operationalisation of the Rehabilitation Fund established under Section 53 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act, Cap. 245 Question No. 052/2025 Hon. Faith Gitau, MP (Nyandarua County) Measures undertaken by the Ministry to secure affordable treatment for multi-drug- resistant tuberculosis, considering its more challenging and prolonged treatment regime